Root-eating-beetles
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Europini
Europini is a tribe of beetles within the family Monotomidae, established by Sen Gupta in 1988. The tribe comprises approximately 8 genera and at least 40 described species. Members are commonly referred to as root-eating beetles, reflecting their known feeding habits. The tribe includes genera such as Europs, Aneurops, Bactridium, and Hesperobaenus.
Monotominae
Monotominae is a subfamily of small beetles within the family Monotomidae, commonly referred to as root-eating beetles. The subfamily contains approximately 10 genera and more than 80 described species. Members are primarily associated with decaying organic matter and fungal habitats. The genus Monotoma, established in 1793, is the type genus and among the most diverse in the group.